Russian Preparations for War
During the last three months, much has been done not only in strengthening Cronstadt, but also in fortifying the entrances to the Neva, in building gunboats, batteries, &c…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1864
14 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers
The War in America. the Siege of Knoxville. Knoxville, November 25—evening
There was a heavy skirmishing to-day on both sides of the river. The rebel bullets are beginning to fly rather dangerously about the streets, and the appearance of a bead above the…
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Captain M'Lean, of the barque Ellon Castle, which arrived in Newcastle from Auckland on Sunday evening, reports that, at the time of his departure, great excitement was…
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The correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald writing from Auckland, on the 7th instant, furnishes the following important information respecting the progress of the war:—…
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By the barque Kate, Captain Sherlock, from Auckland, we have the paper of the 9th instant. Adverting to the affair at Orakau— the News of the 9th remark :— It being found…
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We have three days Inter news from Auckland, the dates being to the 10th ult. Rumour says that Sir George Grey has received from home a pretty strongly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Zealand. the War Cloud Again About to Burst at Tauranga. Our Troops Challenged by the Rebels to Deadly Combat
The Corie, steamer, brings two days later from Auckland, her date being to the 13th instant. We quote from the Daily Southern Cross…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Zealand. Tauranga. Great Engagement Beyond the Gate Pa. Splendid Victory by Our Troops. the Pa Captured, and the Enemy Completely Routed. One Hundred and Twenty of the Rebels Killed—30 Wounder and Prisoners. Ten Soldiers Killed—number of Wounded Unknown. Four Officers Wounded. June 21
Having just learnt that H.M. s.s. Esk is to leave for Auckland in a few minutes, I am enabled to send you a few scraps of information respecting the spirited engagement between…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The War in Schleswig
Denmark has totally succumbed, Not only is Duppel fallen, and Alsen (practically) gone, but Fredericia has been abandoned and Jutland is occupied by the allied armies…
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The latest news from New Zealand is of the usual unsatisfactory character. However, some chiefs have given in their oath of allegiance, which may be taken for what they…
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American affairs are in the same unsettled state. Fearful bloodshed is being committed on both sides with variable success. From what we can learn, the Federals, from the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War in Denmark
The Prussians have effected the passage of Alsen Sound in boats, conveying 3000 men at a time, under a heavy fire of shells. The Danes fought gallantly, but without…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The New Zealand War
The correspondent of the Southern Gross, under date of October, writes us follows from Tauranga:—War and rumours of war have been as prevalent here for the last few…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A "Man-o-war Cruise" From Auckland to Australia. Newcastle
The growth of Newcastle within the last twenty years, has been altogether surprising. Twenty years since, Newcastle was an insignificant town, without wharf or jetty to…
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